Hinduism


Religion- Hinduism
Founder/Year-unknown
Place of Worship-Temple/Shrine
Religious Leader-Gandhi




Where did the religion begin and where is it practiced today?


It began in India and there are a lot of HIndus in India and Nepal.


The Main Beliefs :

Braham is the principal source of the universe
Don't kill cow- cow is the honored symbol of life
Karma- your actions in life will determine your next lifetime
Reincarnation- life- death- rebirth cycle



The gods

Maya- she is the divine power which brings out the evolution of this present world she represents demons and mythical ability
Annapurna- she is the goddess of food, she is empowered with the ability to supply people food
Balarma- represents strength, he is a protecter from desires
Saraswati- goddess of knowledge, music, and creative arts, dressed in white she holds a map and palm leaf scroll indicating knowledge



Description of Sacred Writings

The Vedas- the Rig Veda, Sama Veda, Yajur Veda
Upanishads- reflect a significant development in Hinduisms, concept of the divine
Mahabharata- 15 times longer than the Bible



Hinduism Practices


They practice their beliefs in temples, in their home and in outdoor public spaces
Worship- involves images of gods, they repeat name of favorite god and repeat mantras or prayer
Meditation




Festivals

Diwali- October 25 Indian dances with lots of music, Hindu New Year
Shivarthi- February to March 13-14, celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva
Holi-Festival of colors and spring(February-March)





Symbols

Linga- Flame- when a god appeared as a flame
Bindi- Mark worn by many Hindu men and women, female energy protect the women
Om- Earth, atmosphere, heaven, three words, three gods and three sacred scripture


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